Today, handicrafts and knitting in particular are again at the peak of popularity. Experienced knitters know that there is a wide range of yarn for knitting. There are natural and artificial types, which differ from each other in properties and external qualities in finished products. Although viscose is an artificial material, its qualities are not inferior to expensive natural types of yarn.
Viscose yarn
This type of yarn is nothing more than reduced cellulose. It is of artificial origin, but not synthetic, and in all its properties it is not inferior to natural varieties of threads.
It looks very beautiful in finished products, thanks to its unique shine. Some experts call it “wood silk,” which fully reflects its texture. In addition, it contains a minimal amount of chemical impurities and is safe even for children.
Unfortunately, due to the fact that viscose is as close as possible to natural fabrics. It is also very susceptible to negative external influences.It wrinkles easily and reacts to exposure to water, oxygen and ultraviolet light, especially when all factors are added together.
Important! A huge palette of colors for this material became available thanks to the introduction of dyes directly into the solution, from which the thread is then stretched.
How do you get it?
The first attempts to establish the process of artificial thread were made back in the 17th century, but it was possible to establish more or less correct production only in 1891. Today, most industrial plants have started producing viscose.
The modern procedure consists of four stages:
- mixing the cellulose solution for subsequent spinning;
- formation of threads through spinneret plates followed by entry into an acid bath;
- finishing;
- drying the resulting material.
Wood cellulose is used as a raw material to produce thread. It must first be crushed into small chips, and then boiled in an alkali solution to obtain a gray solution. After this, the resulting mass goes into a special bleaching solution and under a press to create cardboard sheets. They, in turn, are sent to chemical factories, where they are made into threads.
Features, properties
Viscose is considered a very popular material for creating various clothes. This is directly related to its external qualities and characteristics during operation. So, viscose has:
- extraordinary softness (it feels pleasant and smooth to the touch, like silk);
- visual appeal (the special shine in the created canvas attracts the views of others);
- hygroscopic (excellently absorbs moisture, even in comparison with natural cotton);
- easy to dye (a huge palette of colors offers the most unusual options for yarn shades);
- drapes beautifully (due to its composition, it forms attractive folds on clothes);
- does not electrify (things made of viscose wear well without creating trouble for the owners of the wardrobe).
Important! Viscose is a very common and sought after type of yarn for hand knitting. Women love to knit blouses and dresses from this material. They are attractive, light and functional.
Application area
Viscose is used almost everywhere. In your own home you can find bed linen made from this material, as well as curtains or tablecloths. The most common area of application is clothing linings.
Also used in the household as sponges for washing dishes or rags for wiping surfaces. In the wardrobe you can find T-shirts and pullovers, sweaters and sweatshirts made of viscose, which are of high quality and pleasant shine, but require careful care. Otherwise, after just a couple of washes, there is a risk of getting a chewed rag instead of a beautiful pullover.
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